Leafeon ex Serperior Deck Guide
GrassLeafeon ex Serperior is a Pokémon TCG Pocket archetype that generally aims to set up Serperior alongside Serperior as its main attacker, supported by Grass energy. Based on 6 recent tournament lists.
Deck List
Pokémon (9)
Serperior
Serperior
Eevee
Leafeon ex
Snivy
Teal Mask Ogerpon ex
Trainers (13)
Professor's Research
Copycat
Rare Candy
Leaf Cape
Cyrus
Poké Ball
Fragrant Forest
Erika
Energy
Source decklists
Source decklists referenced for this guide:
Strengths
- Highly consistent core: Serperior appears in nearly every tournament list, so the build has a settled identity.
- Clear win condition built around Serperior paired with Serperior, so lines of play are easy to rehearse.
- Single-type Grass energy keeps attachments efficient and rarely bricks on the wrong type.
- Built from 6 tournament lists across 5 events, so the consensus reflects real competitive play rather than ladder theory.
Weaknesses
- Needs its evolution line on board; a slow opener can leave the deck without a fully powered Serperior.
- Predictable single-type Grass energy lets opponents plan blockers and resistance once your attacker shows up.
- Disruption Supporters like Cyrus and Sabrina chain knockouts against the benched Pokémon this deck needs to keep alive.
- Stage 1/2 Pokémon in the list take an extra turn to come online — pure-Basic decks can race you before Serperior attacks.
Key Matchups
- Aggressive Basic-only decks Even
- Mirror or other Serperior lists Even
- Disruption / Cyrus + Sabrina decks Unfavored
Strategy Overview
Common builds of Leafeon ex Serperior aim to evolve into Serperior and Serperior as quickly as possible, then trade prizes through repeated knockouts. The deck leans on Grass energy attachments each turn, with draw Supporters and search items to find the key pieces. The list shown here is a consensus across 6 tournament decklists (top card appears in nearly every tournament list, average 1.00 copies).
Gameplay Video
Key Cards
Serperior
appears in nearly every tournament list (average 1.00 copies). Core part of the archetype's engine.
Serperior
appears in nearly every tournament list (average 1.00 copies). Core part of the archetype's engine.
Eevee
appears in nearly every tournament list (average 2.00 copies). Core part of the archetype's engine.
Leafeon ex
appears in nearly every tournament list (average 2.00 copies). Core part of the archetype's engine.
Early Game
On turn one, prioritise finding Serperior or Serperior and getting a basic on the bench so you can evolve next turn. Use Professor's Research or Poké Ball aggressively if your opener is weak. Avoid attaching Grass energy to a Pokémon that will never attack.
Mid Game
By the mid game, Serperior should be online with a back-up attacker on the bench. Sequence knockouts so each attack sets up the next. Use Cyrus to drag damaged opposing Pokémon active, and Sabrina to force unfavorable switches.
Late Game
Late game, count remaining prizes and build the exact line that closes the game. If ahead, deny the comeback with Sabrina; if behind, look for a single-turn knockout chain through Serperior.
Card Replacements
Serperior appears in nearly every tournament list and defines the archetype. If you cannot craft it, consider a different deck rather than substituting.
Iono is the closest universal draw Supporter if you are short on Professor's Research, though it trades raw card quantity for a hand reset.
Sabrina forces a switch from the opponent's choice; less precise than Cyrus but keeps disruption pressure.
Pokémon Communication swaps a Pokémon in hand for any from the deck — useful if Poké Ball's random pull is unreliable for this build.
Common Mistakes
- Benching Serperior before you can protect it, letting the opponent snipe your main attacker.
- Attaching Grass energy to a Pokémon that will not attack this game.
- Spending Cyrus or Sabrina too early when they would close a prize two turns later.
- Auto-attacking the active Pokémon instead of sequencing knockouts with Sabrina/Cyrus.
- Burning Professor's Research with a full hand and losing closing-turn resources.
Tips & Tricks
- Mulligan aggressively for Serperior or Serperior in the opener.
- Bench every basic you intend to evolve as early as possible — empty benches lose tempo wars.
- Track prize counts carefully; this deck usually wants to chain knockouts in the mid game.
- If you fall behind on board, pivot to a single-prize attacker and rebuild rather than giving up a multi-prize knockout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Leafeon ex Serperior deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
Leafeon ex Serperior is an archetype built around Serperior and Serperior, using Grass energy. This guide is built from 6 real tournament decklists across 5 events.
Is Leafeon ex Serperior good right now?
Based on current tournament lists, Leafeon ex Serperior appears regularly in competitive play. We do not claim a win rate — refer to the tier list for current placement.
What are the key cards in Leafeon ex Serperior?
The most-played cards across tournament lists are Serperior, Serperior and Eevee. The list usually runs around 8 different Trainer cards for consistency and disruption.
What energy does Leafeon ex Serperior use?
Most lists run Grass energy.
Where does this guide's data come from?
This is a generated draft based on 6 tournament decklists imported from Limitless. The card list reflects what appears most often in real competitive play, not a fixed recipe.
How This Deck Guide Was Generated
This guide is based on 6 tournament decklists across 5 tournaments imported from Limitless. The decklist shown reflects the most common competitive build at the time of generation.
